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As we enter December, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush to wrap things up before the year ends. But here’s a leadership approach that will set you apart: Use this time to highlight growth, not just results. Focusing on year-end metrics is important, but celebrating personal and team development can be even more impactful.
This week, take a moment to reflect with your team on these two questions:
1. What’s a skill or strength you’ve developed this year?
2. How have we grown as a team since January?
Encouraging these reflections shifts the focus from tasks to transformation, fostering pride and momentum as you prepare for the year ahead. Growth is about building capacity for what’s next.
This Week’s Posts We Love
LinkedIn Spotlight by Meera Remani
This week’s LinkedIn Spotlight hit home for me. Meera Remani reminds us that while great leaders can accelerate our growth, challenging ones can just as powerfully shape our resilience, clarity, and confidence. Take a moment to read through her post and reflect on which path you’re navigating right now and what growth it’s calling you toward.
Click Here to Check Out The Full LI Post
Podcast Spotlight: 95% Decisions, 100% Impact: Rethinking Leadership
This week’s podcast spotlight dives into what leadership looks like when we remove the bureaucracy and truly empower people. In this episode of Take Command, Bill Anderson shares how clarity, trust, and curiosity can transform teams—and entire organizations—when leaders stop trying to do it all themselves. His message is a needed reminder: when we give people the freedom and support to make decisions, we unlock faster execution, stronger engagement, and meaningful change.
Check Out the Full Episode Here
Book of the Week
Communication Skills: A Practical Guide to Improving Your Social Intelligence, Presentation, Persuasion, and Public Speaking (Master Your Communication and Social Skills) by Ian Tuhovsky
This week’s book choice, Communication Skills Training, is an essential guide for leaders looking to refine how they express themselves and connect with others. Effective communication is a cornerstone of leadership, and this book offers practical strategies to navigate challenging conversations, project confidence, and build meaningful relationships. With tools to break through barriers, manage conflict, and master body language, this book empowers leaders to unlock success in every interaction.
Must-Read Article of the Week
“What To Do if Your Workplace is Anxiety-Inducing” by National Alliance on Mental Illness
This piece acknowledges that sometimes it’s not just us—it can be our entire work environment fueling anxiety. It offers straight-up advice on what you can do if your workplace is feeling overwhelming, from spotting the signs to advocating for the support you need. You’ll come away feeling more prepared to create or seek out a healthier, more supportive environment for yourself and your team.
From the CARE to Lead® Archives
Why ‘Leadership’ is a Full-Time Job
This week’s archive takes us back to an essential truth: leadership is a complete transformation. The leap from expert to leader requires new skills, deeper self-awareness, and the courage to build other leaders along the way. When organizations invest in leadership development, they strengthen not just individuals but their entire future. If you’re navigating that transition yourself, consider this your reminder that leadership is a full-time job—and you don’t have to do it alone.
Closing Thoughts
Highlighting growth reminds your team that progress goes beyond numbers. What’s one way you can celebrate development this week? Let’s stay connected—find me on LinkedIn, Bluesky, YouTube, Facebook, or Instagram, and share how you’re wrapping up the year with purpose and positivity.
Thank you for being part of our leadership community. We’re dedicated to helping you lead with Clarity, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Engagement. Until next week, keep raising the bar on your leadership journey!
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